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BMV’s verification letter wastes money

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For more than 50 years, I have paid for automobile insurance, driver’s licenses and automobile
license plates and stickers. I took this privilege seriously.

I recently received a notice from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles that said I had been randomly
selected for verification of automobile insurance. In the past, when it was time to renew my
license or to purchase automobile tags, I would pull out my insurance card to show that I indeed
had coverage.

The usual response from the clerk at the BMV was, “That’s not necessary. Just sign here to the
fact.”

I resent a statement in the letter from the bureau that, to avoid any possible suspension, I
must reply within 21 days. If this is not possible, after 30 days, one will receive a “Notice of
Suspension” before a hearing is requested (more wasted money).

How much of Ohio taxpayers’ money is wasted in the mailing of this request to provide proof of
insurance and then a “thank you” for complying?

Here’s a very simple solution: No insurance, no driver’s license or car tags, and no
excuses.

In addition, I resent that my insurance company uses part of my premium to compensate for
uninsured drivers. That practice should be eliminated.